[1] In the first quarter, Texas scored on a 99-yard touchdown pass from Bobby Layne to Ralph "Peppy" Blount, as Texas opened a 7–0 lead.
[2] In the second quarter, Alabama tied the game on an 8-yard touchdown pass from Harry Gilmer to Ed White.
Lew Holder later returned an interception 18 yards for a touchdown making it 21-7.
[3] Layne was named Sugar Bowl Most Outstanding Player and became the first winner of the Miller Award.
† denotes College Football Playoff semifinal game ‡ denotes College Football Playoff quarterfinal game